The Book of Ruth
Background Naomi and her family move from Moab to Judah because of a famine (lack of food) Naomi’s husband dies Sons die Destitute, she vows to return back to Moab
Naomi’s family Elimelech (Her Husband) Mahlon, Chilion (her sons) Ruth, Orpah (her daughter-in-laws)
Ruth’s devotion Ruth vows to care for Naomi after the men in their family die Works in the field gleaning barley Marries a wealthy kinsman, Boaz Marries because of levirate laws
Levirate Laws A brother, or another close kinsman, must marry a woman if her husband dies and leaves no heir to the family’s fortune Son is raised in the dead husband’s name
Naomi’s Family Tree Namoi Elimelech Sons: Mahlon and Chilion Mahlon married Ruth Chilion married Orpah Ruth married Boaz – son was Obed – son was Jesse – son was King David